Regional Safety Engineer, Data Center Health and Safety

Amazon; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A major global technology company is seeking a Regional Safety Engineer to ensure safety operations across various environments. The ideal candidate will implement safety standards, collaborate with internal teams and vendors, and maintain compliance with regulations. A Bachelor’s degree and over five years of proven safety experience are required. This role may involve travel and working within diverse professional settings in the Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of field experience with a proven record of safety.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or similar industries.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety standards, policies, and practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and outside vendors.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and legislation.
• Develop safety plans for emergencies and special events.
• Perform safety data analysis and create benchmarking.

Skills

Safety management systems

Risk assessments

Effective communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Regional Safety Engineer, Data Center Health and Safety

Job ID: 3105973 | Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, including all AWS data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment. We support these facilities with the highest standards for safety and security, delivering infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

You will join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. This role is for an experienced EHS Manager, Safety Specialist, or Safety Engineer to support safety operations in Melbourne, Australia, with potential extensions to other states or countries.

The selected candidate will be an effective communicator who advises, instructs, and trains personnel on safety policies, procedures, and standards. You will collaborate with internal and external partners—physical security, vendors, compliance officers, risk management, and fire/life safety systems—to maintain and enhance operational safety.

This position reports to the Regional Safety Manager, Australia & New Zealand, and may require some international travel.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Implement safety standards, policies, and practices, including safety management systems, training, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Amazon teams (Facilities Managers, Human Resources, Operations) and outside vendors (General Contractors, sub‑contractors, Emergency Services) on operations and construction.
• Ensure compliance with global safety programs and local regulatory legislation.
• Develop safety plans for on‑site emergencies, special events, and other unique safety situations.
• Perform safety data analysis and create benchmarking.
• Maintain safety recordkeeping and provide accurate reporting and metrics to support business safety initiatives.
• Consult with legal on safety regulation interpretation and investigations.
• Develop and implement solutions to eliminate exposure to risks and prevent injury.
• Adapt to fast‑paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, strategy, and deadlines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Five or more years of field experience with a proven record of safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or similar industries with diverse employees and third‑party contractors.
• Strong knowledge of local safety and health regulatory law, investigative practices, and interactions with regulators.

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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